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searxng-search

Aggregates web search results from over 70 engines via a self-hosted SearXNG instance with JSON output formatting.

2|1|Updated May 10, 2026
Search Tags:#API#search#aggregation#privacy#web#self-hosted#meta-search
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zli5460/hermes-agent-X-Phoenix-Architecture --skill searxng-search-zli5460
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: searxng-search
Source: https://github.com/zli5460/hermes-agent-X-Phoenix-Architecture/tree/main/optional-skills/research/searxng-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zli5460/hermes-agent-X-Phoenix-Architecture --skill searxng-search-zli5460

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables users to perform comprehensive web searches by aggregating results from numerous search engines through a privacy-conscious, self-hosted platform.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Meta-search Capability: Queries over 70 search engines simultaneously to gather diverse results.
  • Privacy-Focused: Respects user privacy with self-hosted options and no API keys needed.
  • Use Case: Quickly find aggregated information on a topic like "AI advancements" without visiting multiple sites or risking data leaks.

Quick Start

Invoke the SearXNG search using a command to look for "machine learning libraries" with JSON output formatted results.

Frequently Asked Questions about searxng-search

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I aggregate web search results from multiple search engines privately?▼

Meta-search aggregation queries multiple search engines simultaneously to gather diverse web results. This approach prevents data leaks by fetching aggregated information without requiring API keys, catering to privacy-conscious research and competitive analysis tasks.

Do I need an API key to query multiple search engines at once?▼

No API key is needed to query multiple search engines at once. The meta-search capability aggregates results from over 70 engines without API keys, requiring only a reachable instance specified by SEARXNG_URL to return JSON formatted results.

Can I integrate meta-search results into my automated workflows?▼

Yes, you can integrate meta-search results into automated workflows by querying a reachable instance specified by SEARXNG_URL. It supports JSON format querying to programmatically fetch aggregated web search data for research and information gathering tasks.

How does a self-hosted meta-search engine protect user privacy during web searches?▼

A self-hosted meta-search engine protects privacy by aggregating results from over 70 search engines without tracking user data or requiring external API keys. This setup ensures sensitive research and information gathering tasks remain completely private.

What is the best way to gather competitive analysis data without visiting multiple sites?▼

The best way to gather competitive analysis data without visiting multiple sites is using a meta-search capability that queries over 70 search engines simultaneously. This method fetches diversified, aggregated results directly in JSON format.

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